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Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple, located within the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Arun Amarin
Bangkok, Thailand · Asia
About Arun Amarin
Arun Amarin works well as a base: 2km from Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
Arun Amarin is in Bangkok, Thailand, with about 20,000 people. You drive on the left here.
Arun Amarin Road (Thai: ถนนอรุณอมรินทร์, pronounced [tʰā.nǒn ʔā.rūn ʔā(m).mā.rīn]) is a road in Thunburi side (west side of Chao Phraya River) of Bangkok.
Cut as the second of the eleven new roads in Thonburi Province (now the Thonburi side) after the inauguration of the Memorial Bridge in 1932, it starts besideRead more
Suksanari School in the area of Thon Buri's Wat Kanlaya, where it intersects with Prajadhipok Road opposite Wongwian Lek, near the foot of Memorial and Phra Pok Klao Bridges.
The road then runs past the entrances to many important places of worship, including Wat Buppharam, Wat Kanlayanamit, and Bang Luang Mosque, before crossing Khlong Bangkok Yai via Anutin Sawat Bridge, passing Ton Son Mosque and Wat Molilokkayaram in the area of Bangkok Yai's Wat Arun.
It continues until it passes in front of Thonburi Palace and Wat Arun at Wang Doem Junction, where it intersects with Wang Doem Road, which leads to Bangkok Yai Police Station and Wat Hong Rattanaram.
Arun Amarin Road then runs past the Royal Thai Navy Convention Center, the entrance to Wat Nak Klang, Taweethapisek School, and Rajdamnern Technological College (Soi Itsaraphap 42), as well as Wat Khruea Wan.
After crossing Khlong Mon, the road enters Bangkok Noi's Siri Rat area, running alongside the Royal Thai Naval Dockyard and Wat Phraya Tham, up to its intersection with Soi Saeng Suksa (Soi Itsaraphap 44) at Ban Khamin Junction. It then passes the entrance to Wat Rakhang, Wang Lang Market, and Siriraj Hospital at Siriraj Intersection, where it meets Wang Lang Road (formerly Pran Nok Road).
Next, it crosses Khlong Bangkok Noi via Arun Amarin Bridge, near Wat Amarinthraram, Thon Buri railway station, and the National Museum of Royal Barges. The road also enters the Arun Amarin area.
The last stretch crosses Somdet Phra Pinklao Road at Arun Amarin Intersection, between Pata Pinklao Department Store and the foot of Phra Pinklao Bridge. It then enters Bang Phlat's Bang Yi Khan area and continues until it ends at the Chao Phraya River under Rama VIII Bridge, beside Rama VIII Park, covering a total distance of 4,900 m (16,076 ft).
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Within an hour or so of Arun Amarin: Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) (2 km), Grand Palace (2 km), Khao San Road (2 km), Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) (3 km).
Where is Arun Amarin?
Arun Amarin is in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 19,882
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Thailand
- Region
- Bangkok
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates
- 13.7669, 100.4826
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Thailand
Tourist police (English): 1155.
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Worth the detour from Arun Amarin
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Grand Palace
A dazzling complex of ornate halls, pavilions, and the sacred Emerald Buddha temple that served as the Thai royal residence for 150 years.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Khao San Road
Bangkok's legendary backpacker street buzzing with budget guesthouses, street food vendors, bars, and a nonstop party atmosphere.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
A striking riverside temple adorned with colorful porcelain and seashell mosaics, featuring a towering Khmer-style prang that glitters in sunlight.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha)
Bangkok's oldest and largest temple complex, home to a massive 46-meter gold-plated reclining Buddha and a renowned massage school.
3 km · about 5 min drive
restaurant
Raan Jay Fai
Supinya Junsuta cooks over charcoal in ski goggles at this Mahachai Road shophouse, which took a Michelin star in 2018: the first Bangkok street stall to do so. The crab omelette is the reason for the queue.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Chatuchak Weekend Market
One of the world's largest outdoor markets with over 15,000 stalls selling everything from vintage clothes to live pets across 35 acres.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Bhumibol Bridge
Striking twin cable-stayed spans carrying Bangkok's Industrial Ring Road over two bends of the Chao Phraya River, their diamond-shaped pylons a landmark of the southern skyline.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Arun Amarin
- Right hereBhumibol BridgeStriking twin cable-stayed spans carrying Bangkok's Industrial Ring Road over two bends of the Chao Phraya River, their diamond-shaped pylons a landmark of the southern skyline.
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